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Just In: Trump fires Jeff Sessions as US attorney general
Embattled U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned at the "request" of President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Sessions's chief of staff Matthew Whitaker will serve as acting attorney general, Trump announced. ;
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AG Sessions denies being interviewed during the Russia probe
Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday denied before Senators that he was interviewed by the special counsel probing Russia's meddling in the 2016 election which is headed by Robert Mueller,…
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Senate’s decision to punish Warren for criticising me was wrong – Sessions
Following his nomination in February as the US Attorney General during which Sen Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) was shut down by the Republican dominated Senate for trying to criticise his nomination,…
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Some undocumented minors are ‘wolves in sheep clothing’ – Sessions
Attorney General Jeff Sessions while speaking before law enforcement officials outside a federal courthouse in Boston on Thursday called for a crackdown on illegal immigration and the increasing influx of…
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Jeff Sessions tendered his resignation letter to Trump in May
Attorney General Jeff Sessions had sent President Trump his resignation letter earlier in May following Trump’s harsh rebuke on him during a meeting in the Oval Office, according to New…
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AG Jeff Sessions clarifies Government’s decision to end DACA
Following President Trump’s decision to end the DACA program with a six-month delay for Congress to work on it, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made a statement clarifying the government’s…
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Fact Check: Jeff Sessions’ has it all mixed up on crime rate in the US
President Trump - Potus 45- is known globally for one thing: a penchant for prevarication. Be it dressed up as embellishment, alternative facts, myths, or outright lying, Trump is notorious…
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How Donald Trump plans to increase police use of military gear
The Associated Press has just reported that Trump's administration is preparing to "restore the flow of surplus military equipment to local law enforcement agencies under a program that had been…
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We didn’t think Donald Trump could get any more controversial but he did – a timeline
US President Donald Trump is generally known as a controversial leader. This past month, however, has been one of the most tumultuous in recent times. From making up Mexican President's…
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Trump applauds mayor for complying with immigration orders
by Adedotun Michael President Donald Trump Wednesday night tweeted in admiration of Miami-Dade's decision to comply with his immigration orders by ordering county officials earlier this year to hold people…
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Former Prosecutors say White House leaks are a Federal crime
Former Prosecutors have said that whoever was responsible for leaking the transcripts of President Trump’s phone calls with foreign leaders to the press has likely committed a crime, Fox News…
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Senate push to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by Trump
Two Senators, Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, and Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat introduced a plan on Thursday that would stop the President from being able to directly fire…
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Christopher Wray sworn in as new FBI Director
Christopher Wray was sworn in as FBI director, Wednesday, officially assuming the position after his predecessor James Comey, was abruptly fired in May by President Donald Trump. According to POLITICO, Wray…
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Where is James Comey? | We miss the only “wray” of sunshine since Trump’s dark Presidency
Now that President Donald Trump has a new Chief at the FBI in Christopher Wray, at whose confirmation U.S Senators expressed hope in turning a new page, filled with sunshine…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Police who shot FRSC officers dismissed, Osinbajo urges Nigerians to be patient with Buhari | More stories
From the papers, a tracklist. Police dismiss officer who shot FRSC officers - YNaija Sessions to begin investigations into White House leaks this week - YNaija We're still reviewing our…
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Sessions to begin investigations into White House leaks this week
Attorney General Jeff sessions is set to focus on White House leaks Friday, following the appointment of the new Chief of Staff John Kelly, according to Fox. The retired General…
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Closed-door session: Is Jeff Sessions running on extra-time in Trump’s cabinet?
US President Donald Trump has seen four of his top officials leave his cabinet in a period of five months. Former National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn resigned in February less…
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“It’s kind of hurtful” | Sessions reacts to Donald Trump’s attacks
Jeff Sessions Thursday, said US President Donald Trump's attacks in recent times has been painful, but he still believes in him. In an interview with Fox News, while travelling in…
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Alabama senator offers to drop out of senate race for Attorney General Sessions
Rep.Mo Brooks has offered to drop out of the Alabama Senate race in other to allow Attorney General Jeff Sessions reclaim his former seat in the Congress upper chamber. The…
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V.P Pence takes Trump’s side in attacks against Attorney General Sessions
Vice President Mike Pence has praised President Trump's boldness in expressing his disappointment in Attorney General Jeff Sessions over the past few days. Speaking to Fox News' Tucker Carlson, Pence…
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Scaramucci confirms A.G Sessions to announce investigation of White House intel leaks
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will announce several criminal leak investigations soon. According to a source, the announcement of the leak investigations has been in the works and would happen most…
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Donald Trump continues attacks on Sessions
US President Donald Trump has continued his attacks on the Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, asking why he didn't replace Andrew McCabe as acting FBI Director after James Comey was fired…
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Trump “disappointed” with Sessions, says “Time will tell” if he would remain as Attorney General
In a Rose Garden Conference with the Lebanese Prime Minister, Presiden Trump said that “time will tell "if Jeff Sessions will remain as Attorney General of the United States, Politico…
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Trump slams Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ “weak position” on Hillary Clinton’s crimes
President Trump resumed attacking Attorney General Jeff Sessions early Tuesday, tweeting that the Attorney General “has taken a very weak position on Hillary Clinton". The President tweeted at Fox News…
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These illegal leaks must stop | Trump explodes
US President Donald Trump has said 'illegal leaks' against his administration must stop. Trump tweeted on Saturday morning: “A new INTELLIGENCE LEAK from the Amazon Washington Post,this time against A.G.…
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Trump Troubles: How long before Sessions calls time out?
by Alexander O. Onukwue With the resignation of the White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, the odds are on that there might be another person pulling out soon from the…
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California Judge declines Trump request to remove block on sanctuary cities order
A Federal judge in California has denied Trump administration request to remove injunction blocking the president's executive order on sanctuary cities from being implemented, Politco reports. U.S. District Judge William…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 20th of July
Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Trump says he regrets appointing Attorney General Sessions but does not regret Comey
In a 50 minute interview with the New York Times, Wednesday, President Trump made interesting revelations including saying that he would never have appointed Attorney General Jeff Sessions if he…
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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week
These are the top 10 stories that drove conversation today. Osinbajo meets with Northern, Igbo leaders Acting President Yemi Osinbajo met with Northern and Igbo leaders over an ultimatum issued…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy